Jose plays a style of game thats very conducive for him to get assists & numbers. He doesn't really create easy baskets. Pound the rock until the shot clock is running down, force a teammate to take a desperation shot/heave and if you do it all game long, every possesion for 40 minutes, you'll eventually end up with 10 assists.

The Raptors are designed to Jose's strengths. He has 3 good PnR partners in Val, Amir, Ed and then Bargnani for PnP. He's also surrounded by players that attempt the first shot they can get (which is a team mentality).

With Jose dribbling the ball most of the time and guys shooting it right away rather then making 2-3 extra passes, he's able to rack up assists. He's similar to Rondo in that sense, except Rondo will use his ability to get into the lane to create from time to time.

The sooner Lowry comes back the better, but you have to admit Calderon is playing some of the best basketball in his career. Obviously his numbers will go down when Lowry is back, but I hope Calderon keeps this up.

Death Knight wrote:I've already said I ain't watching another Raptors game until Lowry comes back.

Sunday football baby! Lets go Payton Manning!

Then you should probably refrain from making stupid posts. I'm not a big fan of Jose, but there's no doubt that he was very effective today with his passing. He could have had even more assists, if there were some better finishes inside.